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Fire crews tackle fire at allotments site in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle fire at allotments site in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a fire at an allotments site in Nantwich where controlled burning was out of control.

The incident happened at around 5.10pm last night (January 22) at the allotments on Welshmans Lane, Nantwich.

January 23, 2022
South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen

South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen

By Courtney Davies
Cheshire’s outdoor adventure park, BeWILDerwood, is reopening this February.

The woodland park is reopening on February 19 next to Cholmondeley Castle, off the A49.

January 23, 2022
Huge planning backlog at Cheshire East will take “months” to clear

Huge planning backlog at Cheshire East will take “months” to clear

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is considering rejecting planning applications if the correct information isn’t filled in within a certain time to help clear the backlog.

This would mean applicants would then have to submit a new application.

January 23, 2022
Second bird flu warning with another South Cheshire outbreak

Second bird flu warning with another South Cheshire outbreak

Health officials have confirmed another case of bird flu in Warmingham area of South Cheshire.

Cheshire East Council said today it is taking immediate measures to inform and advise local residents, partners and landowners.

January 22, 2022
FEATURE: How to create your own home gym

FEATURE: How to create your own home gym

Many people’s exercise habits have changed during COVID-19 and many have found that working out at home to be a great way to stay in shape.

This is why many people are now creating their own home gyms.

January 21, 2022
CEC councillors told NOT to use ward budgets for gritting

CEC councillors told NOT to use ward budgets for gritting

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has refused to allow its councillors to use their ward budgets to pay for gritting on treacherous roads because it goes against its new winter policy.

The Labour/Independent administration axed around 100 roads from its winter gritting route when it introduced its new policy this winter – including busy rural routes like Coole Lane and Checkley Lane near Nantwich.

January 21, 2022
Nantwich pet pooch Beans is top dog on TikTok!

Nantwich pet pooch Beans is top dog on TikTok!

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich dog has become a social media sensation!

‘Beans’ is a Bernese Mountain Dog owned by Wesley Newton, and has become a massive hit on TikTok, the video-focused social network.

January 21, 2022
New year of live comedy kicks off in Nantwich next month

New year of live comedy kicks off in Nantwich next month

A new season of stand up live comedy kicks off at Nantwich civic hall on Friday February 4 with a line-up offering some of the UK’s top talent.

Compere will be marvellous Barry Dodds.

January 21, 2022
l-r Raj Patel, Roger Morris, Jainil Patel

Crewe vaccination centre celebrates 100,000 life-saving jabs

By Jonathan White
The Crewe Honda Centre vaccination centre has celebrated a year of giving life-saving jabs, with more than 100,000 administered.

The Crewe motorcycle dealership was transformed into a Covid vaccination centre last year and reaches the milestone of one year of operation on Sunday.

January 20, 2022
Five days for residents to have say on Cheshire Police budget

Five days for residents to have say on Cheshire Police budget

Residents in Crewe and Nantwich have a few days left to make their views known on the level of council tax people pay for their police service.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s survey will close at midday on Tuesday January 25.

January 20, 2022
Inaugural 10 kilometre road race to be held in Nantwich

Inaugural 10 kilometre road race to be held in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich 10k Road Race will take place on Sunday March 20.

The race has been organised by Mike Stevens, Founder of Nantwich Running Club.

January 20, 2022
Cheshire East pays out £6,600 after Ombudsman complaints upheld

Cheshire East pays out £6,600 after Ombudsman complaints upheld

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council paid out £6,674 in compensation for five complaints upheld by the Ombudsman between August 1 and November 30.

Cllr David Marren, vice chair of the audit and governance committee, said he thought the council took the matter “far too lightly”.

January 19, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy narrowly beaten in Cheshire Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy narrowly beaten in Cheshire Cup

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy were knocked out of the Cheshire Cup after a narrow 10-13 defeat by Caldy, writes Pete Evans.

A large crowd enjoyed a fantastic game of rugby between two well matched sides, with the result in the balance until the last play of the game.

January 19, 2022